THE PROCESS

How the IEEPA tariff refund assessment works.

The IEEPA tariff refund process starts with understanding your exposure. You provide basic import data. We analyze every entry against affected HTS codes, calculate your estimated recoverable amount including interest, assess your entry statuses and approaching deadlines, and present your recovery options side by side.
The Workflow
01

Share Your Import Profile

You provide basic company information and an overview of your import activity. This takes less than five minutes. No entry-level data is required at this stage — just enough context for us to determine whether a full assessment is warranted. Check your eligibility first →

02

We Assess Your Position

Using your entry data from CBP's ACE portal, we identify every IEEPA-affected duty line. We map the liquidation status of each entry, determine recovery paths, and calculate your gross recoverable position.

03

You Choose Your Path

We present every option: self-directed recovery, referral to trade counsel, or immediate capital through claim assignment if you prefer certainty over waiting. There is no pressure or obligation.

Recovery Paths

Four paths. Each depends on your entry status.

Path A

Post-Summary Correction

For unliquidated entries still open in CBP's system. A Post-Summary Correction amends the duty assessment before CBP finalizes the entry. Typically processed in weeks, not months. Requires action before liquidation.

Entry StatusUnliquidated
DeadlineBefore liquidation
Timeline6–12 months (estimate)
Path B

Formal CBP Protest

For liquidated entries still within the 180-day protest window. Filed under 19 U.S.C. §1514 challenging the assessed IEEPA duty amount. Preserves your rights while the government refund system is finalized.

Entry StatusRecently liquidated
Deadline180 days post-liquidation
Timeline12–24 months
Path C

CIT Litigation

For entries where the protest window has closed. Filed at the Court of International Trade under 28 U.S.C. §1581(i). The longest path but still available for most importers with older entries.

Entry StatusFinally liquidated
DeadlineSubject to Court Rules
Timeline24–48 months
Path D

Immediate Capital

Immediate capital certainty. No government timeline risk. We assume all processing risk. Firm, non-recourse acquisition offer within 14–21 days — backed by committed capital, ready to close. Dedicated claim acquisition at tariffbuyouts.com →

Entry StatusAny valid IEEPA claim
Guarantee100% Non-Recourse
Timeline14–21 days from qualification

Ready to find out where you stand?

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